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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,187.64 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,187.64 and 576 is: 862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,187.64 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,187.64 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,187.64 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 684,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,080.64/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.76

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